Initial details about Intel's upcoming mobile Wildcat Lake processor have surfaced, revealing that it will use the BGA1516 socket. A user from the X platform identified as X86 is dead&back discovered multiple entries on the NBD customs data query platform related to Intel Wildcat Lake processor fixtures, all dated October 30, 2024. These entries consistently reference "1516BGA (35X25)", indicating that the processor will be compatible with the FCBGA1516 socket and will have a package size of 35 by 25 millimeters.

The Wildcat Lake processor has fewer socket pins compared to Intel's main client processors, suggesting that it may be positioned as a more affordable option within Intel's product lineup. Currently, there is limited specific information available about the Wildcat Lake processor. Previous reports have indicated that it will be based on the Panther Lake CPU architecture but will be a lower-end model. The processor is expected to support single-channel 64-bit memory and is planned for release by the end of 2026. Additionally, data analysis by InstLatX64 on the X platform suggests that the Wildcat Lake will utilize Intel's 18A manufacturing process and will feature a configuration of 2 performance cores and 4 low-power energy-efficient cores. In comparison, the entry-level Panther Lake model includes a combination of 4 performance cores, 4 low-power energy-efficient cores, and 4 Xe cores.

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